Expectant new moms, upon learning of their delicate situation, often wonder & ndash; a & nbsp; whether green tea can be drunk during pregnancy .
Green tea is known to have a lot of nervous system stimulating caffeine, hence this question.
Myth that & nbsp; green tea & nbsp; is contraindicated in pregnant women & ndash; it is only a myth. You can and should drink it. But, of course, in limited quantities.
Effects of green tea on the body
In recent years, scientists around the world have subjected green tea to medical and scientific research, studying its impact on health.
A huge range of biologically active substances has been identified, many of which have a positive effect on the functioning of some body systems.
It is not for nothing that in China tea is considered a panacea for all diseases & ndash; a drink that prolongs life, gives strength and vigor, heals and rejuvenates.
Scientific medicine is more restrained in its conclusions, but it was revealed that green tea contains:
- antioxidants and proteins, which means that the drink is nutritious and quenches hunger and thirst;
- alkaloid thein (caffeine in conjunction with tannin) is a stimulant of the nervous system, which means that the drink is invigorating, uplifting, increases mental and physical activity;
- vitamins C, P, PP, K, groups B, supporting the immune system;
- minerals and trace elements: zinc, fluorine, iron, manganese, selenium;
- catechins, tocopherols, carotenoids;
- tannins;
- essential oils.
Green tea can be purchased from our online store .
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After drinking a cup of green tea, the heart rate of the mother and the fetus may increase, so the daily rate should not exceed 2-3 cups. And in the first trimester it is better to limit yourself to 1-2 cups altogether.
However, green tea has a pronounced diuretic effect, and during pregnancy, swelling, as a result of a malfunction of the lymphatic system, is often observed and it would be unreasonable to completely abandon this most useful drink.
Also, medical studies show that after a cup of green tea in the blood, the level of sugar and & laquo; bad & raquo; cholesterol, which reduces the risk of some diseases.
Recommendations for drinking green tea for pregnant women
- Choose only natural green tea of high quality, in no case packaged.
- Drink during the day, no later than three hours before bedtime.
- Drinking tea separately from meals, better in between.
- Do not drink tea in the morning on an empty stomach.
- When brewing, drain the first brew: pour the dry mixture into a kettle, pour warm water and drain it after 30-40 seconds. The first brew contains the maximum amount of caffeine, as well as all the dust from the tea leaf.
- Brew hard tea and take a brew at the rate of three grams per cup of water.
To diversify the taste of tea, as well as reduce nausea with toxicosis, irrepressible appetite or anxiety, you can add milk, lemon, mint or lemon balm leaves, rose hips, previously crushed until pulp appears, ginger or dried fruits to tea.
Where can I buy quality green tea?
& laquo; Russian Tea Company & raquo; is the leader in Russia in the supply of high quality tea varieties.
Our partners & ndash; these are organic tea plantation farms.
It is known that the best green tea is produced in China, so we are proud to present exquisite blends of spring, autumn and summer fees in our online store.
We offer not only green tea: expectant mothers will be able to choose and try white, yellow, turquoise or black, constantly changing the taste and smell of their drink.
Buy tea from the Russian Tea Company and enjoy excellent tea parties, fully preserving your health for future motherhood.